Onion Bacon Jam is not the traditional flavor of preserves you may be used to, but it is definitely worth a try! It’s a savory and unique preserve that will elevate your taste buds. With a definite onion flavor supported by the saltiness of the bacon, Onion Bacon Jam is great on crackers with cheese or even mixed in ground beef for your next meatloaf recipe! I also have whiskey bacon jam and tomato bacon jam you will have to check out!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Bacon: The bacon can be broken up into pieces before or after being cooked. Do not make it ahead of time, since you will use some of the bacon grease to cook the onions and shallots. You could also use turkey bacon if preferred.
Onion: Look for one large yellow onion or about 3 small onions. You will need about 3 cups of chopped onion for the recipe.
Shallots: Shallots are a type of onion that are known for their sweeter, milder taste and delicate flavor. They are smaller in size compared to regular onions and have a long, narrow shape.
Sauce: The brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and chili powder give you a sweet and spicy sauce.
How to Use Onion Bacon Jam
If you are looking for ways to use up your Onion Bacon Jam before it goes bad, there are many delicious options to consider:
- Use a dollop on a cracker with some cream cheese.
- Spread it on your grilled cheese sandwich before you grill it.
- Substitute Onion Bacon Jam for the bacon on your BLTs.
- Add it to your scrambled eggs.
- Use it as a topping for a hamburger or cheeseburger (my favorite).
- Mix it in with your macaroni and cheese.
- Top your favorite roasted vegetables.
These suggestions will help you fall in love with this jam. Let me know if you found other flavorful ways to use Onion Bacon Jam!
How to Store Onion Bacon Jam
Onion Bacon Jam is a delicious and popular condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. However, it should not be stored at room temperature as it can spoil quickly. The best way to store it is in the refrigerator or freezer. When stored in the refrigerator, it will last for 2-4 weeks, while freezer storage will give it a longer shelf life. Since Onion Bacon Jam cannot be safely canned, it is important to consume it within 2-4 weeks when stored in the refrigerator or freeze it for longer storage. When freezing, be sure to use straight-sided mason jars (or glass jars) and leave about an inch of space at the top to allow for expansion.
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Onion Bacon Jam
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
- 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 large (or 6 small) shallots, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (85 g) maple syrup
- ⅓ cup (79 g) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional, but highly recommended
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. While the bacon is cooking, line a plate with a paper towel.
- Place the cooked bacon onto the lined plate. Set aside.
- Leave about 4 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan, carefully removing the rest.
- To the pan, add the onion and diced shallots. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the onions and shallots are caramelized, 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
- Mix in the garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and pieces of cooked bacon.
- Simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. It should be about the consistency of a jam.
- Serve warm or cold, but you may want to warm slightly if it has been refrigerated.
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My kids came over for a burger night so I thought I’d give this recipe a try. It was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved it. It took the burgers to the next level. It tasted like something we’ve had at a high end burger place in LA. I used the left overs (which wasn’t a lot) in a grilled cheese sandwich. It was a party in my mouth. This will definitely be a staple in our house.
Why can’t it be canned via pressure canner?
Hello. I am making this tomorrow (Thursday) and plan on using it on Friday, and/or Saturday. If it stays refrigerated until I use it, will it be okay? I know to warm it up, I am going to use it over brie.
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Incredible!!!
I made this (it’s amazing!) and froze it, but it did not freeze solid. Is that typical? Is the shelf life still extended by freezing? Want to make a big batch. 🙂
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Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: Bacon Jam
Servings: 40 tablespoons (or about 2 1/2 cups)
It says 2 large onions or shallots but then in the ingredient list, it has both (exceeding 3 cups of onion) Can you clarify is it one of the other or all of the above. Thank you so much!
Hi, Jennifer. I work with iambaker and am happy to help with questions. You need both yellow onions and shallots for this recipe. I used 3 cups of chopped yellow onions as well as 1 1/2 cups of diced shallots. I hope this clears it up; it is a delicious recipe! Have a great day!
How do the companies that sell this product process it for sale in jars? I think it would be great if we could can it for future use instead of using up space in the refrigerator
You can do whatever you like, I just can’t recommend canning because of the bacon.
Its not recommended because the acidity is too low to safely can. If you are looking to can low acidic foods such as this and soups and stews you should have a pressure caner.
Delicious! I cooked it a bit longer than directed, to get it pretty thick. Also, toward the end of the cooking time, I stirred in 1 tablespoon of Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar – terrific
This is a recipe treasure–it’s absolutely perfect. The only problem? It’s so addictive that you’ll be making it all the time – and totally worth it! Thanks for sharing this gem with the rest of us!